Jean Stephany ~ Stained Glass

Jean’s art is inspired by the rural setting that surrounds her home and studio which are located along the Baraboo River in the foothills of the Baraboo Bluffs, Greenfield Township, Wisconsin. Her art work incorporates unique and colorful materials such as glass, natural stone, mixed metals, copper overlay, and recycled pieces and objects. Jean's desire with her art is to provide unique and one of a kind pieces that will be cherished by their keepers. Her goal is to communicate the peace and tranquility of the natural world in her art, providing a soothing visual environment.  Visit www.goatcrossingstudio.com

Bill, a native of Canada, has an active appreciation for nature inspired by his grandparents. Bill has been crafting metal for more than 30 years. His metal work originally started in the construction and installation of ski lifts in Wisconsin and the American West, and he transferred his skills to art work in the 1990's. Bill enjoys walking along and viewing the Baraboo River and the Baraboo Range, and he thoroughly enjoys watching cranes and herons that come to feed and nest on the land. Bill's much sought after heron and crane bird sculptures represent the inspiration he receives from nature. His unique pieces are created using copper, steel, rock, and stained glass. He also works side-by-side with his partner Jean to create pieces that incorporate together art glass and metal.  www.goatcrossingstudio.com

My work includes some reproductions of furniture that I admire but I prefer to interpret older styles and design my own work. My work reflects design elements of a number of traditions. I borrow ideas and use elements from the honesty of Arts and Crafts style, the simplicity and functionality of the Shakers, the clarity of Scandinavian furniture and the wonderful lines of the Asian tradition.

My work also has a rather different bent. I am deeply imbedded in the Scandinavian folk art tradition. Scandinavia used wood in countless functional ways and developed it own aesthetic of design and ornamentation. Part of my time is devoted to producing very traditional or contemporary offshoots of Scandinavian folk art. The more I work in that traditional the more I understand the roots of modern Scandinavian design. They seem to flow together almost seamlessly over a long continuum.

All my work has it roots in my history. I grew up in a talented family with a history of artists and craftsmen. One of my Swedish great-grandfather's was a furniture maker and woodcarver. One grandfather was a master
woodcarver who worked most of his life in the furniture industry in Rockford, Illinois.

I grew up in a household where my father and older brothers designed and made things. That environment fostered an interested in design and woodworking at an early age. My professional career was in academics but my hobby and passion was woodworking. I retired early and have been making furniture and carving ever since.
 

Cynthia will also be bringing her luxuriant Christmas wreaths and swags.

They are made using dried objects collected during the year, ribbon and traditional decorations.

 

Amy's inspiration comes from nature and Spirit and living near beautiful downtown Baraboo. She loves exploring the use of color, texture & contrast to create objects of beauty. Amy is always on the lookout for antique beads during her travels and enjoys a good haunt through second hand stores and antique shops. She also enjoys designing handmade note cards, bookmarks and collaged "Spirit Boxes" with funky papers, paints, stickers and stamps.